Light Reflection-Acts 8:35 Ready Witness

JOHN SHIRK – This week’s Light Reflections examine some of the bright spots in the book of Acts when God was on the move in the hearts of people.

One of those places was Acts chapter 8:35, when Philip was led by the Lord to a desert road going to Gaza.

On his way, he met an Ethiopian official who was on his way home from Jerusalem. He was in his chariot reading the book of Isaiah the prophet. Philip ran up to the chariot and asked the man, “Do you understand what you are reading?”

The Ethiopian official replied, “How can I unless someone explains it to me?” So, he invited Philip to sit with him. Philip began with the very passage of Scripture that he was reading and told him the good news about Jesus. Later, Philip baptized this Ethiopian official, who went his way rejoicing.

This Light Reflection inspires us to always be ready to share the good news of Jesus with those who have questions in the Year to Shine.

John Shirk

john@wjtl.com